The state is holding a day of free flu vaccinations today at health units across Louisiana for those who have not yet been vaccinated…:
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The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian who was struck by a Sheriff’s Office vehicle. They say Sgt. Pat Brooks had just left an off-duty job around 9:45 last night when he made impact with a black male wearing a black shirt and black pants on a street with no lights. The pedestrian later died.

Republican House Speaker Taylor Barras provides Governor John Bel Edwards with budget cutting proposals as part of the negotiations to solve a nearly billion dollar shortfall. GOP delegation chairman Lance Harris says if the governor supports their budget reforms, House Republicans can look at making tax changes in order to create the revenue to cover the gap…:
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Governor Edwards says he looks forward to seeing full details, including fiscal notes and bill language.

St. Landry Parish Congressman Clay Higgins echoes many of the things President Trump talked about last night in the State of the Union address. The Republican says it’s time for Congress to put aside their differences and quit obstructing progress on issues such as immigration and healthcare:
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Mr. Trump’s first State of the Union is the most-tweeted joint address to Congress ever, according to Twitter.